NBA Basketball Matchup: Bobcats vs Raptors
By record, the Charlotte Bobcats are the worst team in the league. They have just 16 more games this season and the way they are playing they might not break double digits in wins something every other team has already done – even in a short season that is pretty bad.
Charlotte Bobcats (7-43) vs Toronto Raptors (18-35)
Tuesday April 3
Air Canada Center – Toronto, ON
7:00PM
Moneyline: No money line currently listed.
Spread: Toronto -9
O/U: 187.5
Charlotte
This is by far the worst roster in the league. None of their “starters” would be doing so for pretty much anybody else.
Their lineup last game, an over time loss at Detroit was Reggie Williams, Byron Mullens, Bismack Biyombo, Gerald Henderson and DJ Augustin – those rumours about them getting beat by Kentucky are not far off I think. All their players are just too horribly inconsistent. Case in point, big man Byron Mullens led in scoring last game with 20 points but scored a combined total of 4 points in the two games prior.
Toronto
Toronto has been having a tough go this season. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Their leading scorer, forward Andrea Bargnani was out for a long stretch and without him they really couldn’t compete – even with him it has been a struggle. The Raptors have become a much better team defensively this year but lack good scoring options other than Il Mago and emerging wing Demar DeRozen. Still they have been a nice over play for prop bettors who took the over on the season.
The Raptors are a scrappy team that has competed hard all season. Against bad teams like Charlotte they should take care of business but then again the Bobcats have beaten them twice already this season, including at Toronto back in February. If the Raptors have any heart they will not permit them the trifecta. Look for a strong effort from Toronto Tuesday night.
Spread Pick: Toronto -9
O/U Pick: Over
Score Prediction: Toronto 102 – Charlotte 90
